Author: Sherrick, Ally
Reading age: from c 9 years
Published on 13 March 2025 by Chicken House Ltd in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 368 pages
197 x 128 x 24 | 244g
A rip-roaring historical adventure from bestselling author
Ally Sherrick.
England, 1645.
Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for
King Charles I in a war that divides the country.
When her family home is besieged by Cromwell’s army, Merri
sets out to get help.
But in a land filled with enemy soldiers, turncoats and spies,
who can she really trust?
Another beautifully written life-and-death quest, packed
with history and adventure from bestselling author of Black
Powder.
Set during the English Civil War before the pivotal Battle
of Naseby.
Explores themes of family, loyalty, friendship and courage.
Think Rosemary Sutcliff, Geoffrey Trease and Leon Garfield
made modern.
PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER:
‘This historical tale is steeped in intrigue, mystery and
danger.’ BOOKTRUST
Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award
for Historical Fiction 2017